Talon
How to say it: TAL-un · /ˈtælən/
From the English word 'talon' (bird of prey's claw), from Old French talon, 'heel'. Used as a given name for its strong sound.
Talon was the 952nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 175 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,188 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #952 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 175 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,862 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,188 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival with most use in the last forty years, Talon crested in the 2010s. Now close to its peak, it is expected to ease downward in the near future.
What goes with it
Crisp yet soft, TAL un has a strong natural edge in two syllables. Jett and Maverick carry a similar spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Talon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
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